Category: Gala Scene
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Day #9 -Fri., Sept. 15th, 2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started the day at the Scotiabank Theatre for Smugglers. It’s a timepiece movie set in 1970’s South Korea, where smuggling is rampant and considered a heinous crime. However, it might be the only option for some haenyeo — women free divers who have harvested shellfish and other sea treasures for…
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Day#7-Wed.,Sept.13th,2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team Our first stop for Day#7 was Canadian film Mademoiselle Kenopsia, Directed by Denis Côté (QnA photos at Lightbox screening). A woman totally alone (actor Larissa Corriveau) is in an empty building, waiting for something to happen. And the audience is also waiting but is fascinated by the acting and the setting. It seems like an…
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Day#6-Tues.,Sept.12th,2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started our day for –Backspot, a virtual Canadian film by D.W. Waterson From the minute the film starts we see Cheerleading as a sport. And a difficult one at that. These girls are athletes. Competitive athletes. And this film shows this. The relationships between the girls, the drive to be…
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Salma Hayek Pinault attends the premiere of ViX Original Film, EL SABOR DE LA NAVIDAD, Produced by Hayek Pinault’s Ventanarosa Productions at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival
L L to R: Salma Hayek Pinault, Images Courtesy of ViX L to R: Rodrigo Mazon, Erica Sánchez Su, Jennevie Olivieri-López, Jose Tamez, Salma Hayek Pinault, Alejandro Lozano, Billy Rovzar, Augusto Rovegno, Images Courtesy of ViX The Movie’s World Premiere Took Place on September 13 as Part of the Festival’s Special Presentations Program EL SABOR DE LA NAVIDAD…
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Day#5 – Mon., Sept. 11th, 2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team Our day started with a Camera Call: TIFF STORY: Celebrities Battleground: Uniting for a Cancer-Free Tomorrow “1st Annual Battleground: Uniting for a Cancer-Free Tomorrow.” Our day started with Battleground, a celebrity basketball event that raised awareness on mental health and cancer, was where well-known figures from music, film, sports, and television came…
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Day#4-Sun.,Sept.10th,2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started Day#4 at Roy Thompson Hall for Dumb Money. Dumb Money is the high profile financial story of the amateur investors and hedge fund billionaires that became the infamous GameStop Wall Street scandal. The high profile cast includes: Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Shailene Woodley, and America…
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Day#3-TIFF2023-Sat.,Sept.10th,2023
BY THE BKONTHESCENE TEAM Our early morning day began with the film screening – Les Indésirables (Batiment 5) at the Scotiabank Cinema. A moving French film by Director Ladj Ly set in an underprivileged suburb in Paris. The film deals with the racist policies forcing the poor into unsafe and unfortunate living conditions. With a strong…
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The 15th Annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards Thurs.,Aug.3rd,2023
By Sally W. The 15th Annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards 2023 took place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto on Thursday, August 3rd. It was a time to celebrate Immigrants to Canada who have made a significant contribution to their communities and to Canada. The Award Winners were from all over Canada – from the…
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Maxim Grand Prix Party@Windsor Station, Montreal-Sat.,June 17th,2023
BKONTHESCENE On Saturday night during formula one weekend ,there was only one pit stop you needed to attend-Windsor Station for the Maxim Grand Prix Party. Guests were greeted with signature cocktails and then encountered eye catching luxury sports cars showcased by Dilawri Canada.Also at arms length was the Aston Martin F1 Team, allowing patrons to get up…
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One Golden Night In Support Of Childhood Cancer Canada-Thurs.,June 8th,2023
BKONTHSCENE It was an amazing night on June 8, as philanthropists and Childhood Cancer Canada advocates Shantelle and Yannick Bisson, hosted one of the most exclusive parties of the summer — One Golden Night. This was an opportunity to step back in time on the set of Canada’s longest running drama, Murdoch Mysteries. For the first time…
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Unveiling of Canada’s Walk of Fame Roy Thomson Hall Toronto May 26, 2023
By Sally W.and Photos By Alex Lam Friday, May 26, 2023 just after 12 noon was an exciting time by Roy Thomson Hall! It was the unveiling of the 25th year of Canada’s Walk of Fame. Eleven inductees were being honoured! A very special ceremony to celebrate the talent, the brains, ingenuity, business skills, creativity…
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Scrubs In The City In Support Of Sickkids @Evergreen Brickworks-Thurs.,June 1st.2023
The stylish beautiful young and young-at-heart party-goers enjoyed the most-anticipated annual party of the year, with this year’s theme being the jet setters’ summer party paradise of the famous, or infamous, sun-drenched Greek island of Mykonos, all for the ultra-good cause of raising funds for the world-famous Hospital for Sick Children, aka Sick Kids, in…
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DIXONLICIOUS@Daniels Spectrum-Tues.,June 6th,2023
We look forward to seeing everyone at this amazing gala tomorrow. We appreciate all the support and everyone will feel good attending this event.Ticket Sales Link: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TicketingWelcome.aspx?eventid=382813&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fsecure.e2rm.com%2fregistrant%2fsessionExpired.aspx%3feID%3d382813%26lp%3den-CA Silent Auction: https://can.givergy.com/Dixonlicious2023 We feel strongly about fighting food insecurity in our city, which is why we’ve signed on to support Dixonlicious! This fun ‘all-you-can drink-and-eat’ event celebrates the best of Toronto’s food & drink…
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Moonlight Gala @ McMichael Gallery on Saturday, May 27
Great Canadian art supporters, led by the city of Vaughan with its generous donation of $25,000, partied under sunny skies and a clear night sky with delicious Food Dudes dishes, top-notch Last Straw liquors, Oro espresso, Stratus organic wines, gelato, freshly-made cannolis, Chef David Wolfman special indigenous baked salmon, lively live music, and much more,…
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The 72nd Rogers Conn Smythe Sports Celebrity Dinner and Auction-Wednesday, March 29, 2023@Fairmont Royal York Hotel
The 72nd Anniversary Conn Smythe Sports Celebrity Dinner raised over $250,000 for Easter Seals Ontario, itself celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022,“to create opportunities for children with physical disabilities to participate in activities, build confidence, and feel included in the community. Together, we can give children with physical disabilities the tools they need to be…
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Winners announced for The 52nd Annual JUNO Awards, celebrating Canada’s best in music, live on CBC
The Weeknd becomes the second most decorated JUNO winner of all time, bringing home five awards total this year Nickelback closed the show with a retrospective performance following their induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, presented virtually by Ryan Reynolds, with Connor McDavid appearing on stage. Their Induction and Performance is Presented by…
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THE BLACK DIAMOND BALL@The Fairmount Royal York-Sat.,Feb.25th,2023
Photography By YYZ Photography For the past 7 years, the signature event of Black History Month: The Black Diamond Ball has brought together the Black community and supporters to celebrate the accomplishments and honour individuals who have excelled in their respective fields. Don’t expect the 2023 Black Diamond Ball to be the gala affair of…
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Fired-Up Gala In Support of SickKids @Ritz-Carlton Friday, February 24th, 2023
By SVPHOTOGRAPHY & BKONTHESCENE It was an evening of Black Ties & Evening Gowns, luxury and celebration in support of SickKids Foundation. Funds raised help support the Burn & Plastics Unit at SickKids and the highest priority needs at SickKids. The evening was hosted by Durgy Spade and MCNADZZZ. Heartfelt speeches included: Event Founder-Roxy Zapala,…
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The Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design Present the 5th Annual CAFTCAD Awards Gala
The CAFTCAD Awardscelebrates its 5th year, live from the Aga KhanMuseum in Toronto, Canada, Sunday, March 5, 2023, hosted by Canadian Screen Award Winner Peter Keleghan (Slings and Arrows,Murdoch Mysteries, etc.) and Samora Smallwood (Lifetime’s thriller Death She Wrote, OWN’s The Kings of Napa). The Canadian Alliance of Film and Television Costume Arts and Design (CAFTCAD) brings togetherCanadian costume professionals from all corners of the industry. CAFTCAD has succeeded in creating a thriving environment for artists. Members…
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